Dunreith, Indiana facts for kids
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Town of Dunreith, Indiana
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Location of Dunreith in Henry County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Henry |
| Township | Spiceland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| • Land | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (320 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 171 |
| • Density | 1,379.03/sq mi (530.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47337
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-19162 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396912 |
Dunreith is a small town in Henry County, Indiana, in the United States. It's located within Spiceland Township. In 2020, about 171 people lived there.
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History of Dunreith
Dunreith was first known as Coffin's Station. It was officially planned out in 1865 by a person named Emery Dunreith Coffin. When a town is "platted," it means its streets and land lots are carefully mapped out.
The Big Fire of 1968
In 1968, something big happened in Dunreith. Two freight trains crashed into each other. This caused a huge fire and a loud explosion. About 250 people living in Dunreith had to leave their homes for two days to stay safe. The fire sadly destroyed a food canning factory and seven houses. The town's water also needed a lot of cleaning up afterward.
Geography of Dunreith
Dunreith is a very small town. According to information from 2010, the town covers an area of about 0.13 square miles (0.32 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Dunreith
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 149 | — | |
| 1890 | 168 | 12.8% | |
| 1900 | 205 | 22.0% | |
| 1910 | 181 | −11.7% | |
| 1920 | 184 | 1.7% | |
| 1930 | 160 | −13.0% | |
| 1940 | 187 | 16.9% | |
| 1950 | 196 | 4.8% | |
| 1960 | 236 | 20.4% | |
| 1970 | 200 | −15.3% | |
| 1980 | 184 | −8.0% | |
| 1990 | 205 | 11.4% | |
| 2000 | 184 | −10.2% | |
| 2010 | 177 | −3.8% | |
| 2020 | 171 | −3.4% | |
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In 2010, there were 177 people living in Dunreith. These people lived in 78 different homes. Most of the people were White. A small number of residents were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were also from other backgrounds or had mixed backgrounds. About 4.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Dunreith in 2010 was about 46.5 years old.
- About 17.5% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 10.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 20.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 33.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 18.6% were 65 years old or older.
There were slightly more females than males living in the town.
Famous Person from Dunreith
A notable person from Dunreith is Gretchen Cryer. She is an actress, a writer for plays, and a lyricist (someone who writes song lyrics). She was born and grew up in Dunreith. Her son is the famous actor Jon Cryer.
See also
In Spanish: Dunreith (Indiana) para niños
